Resources: Depression & Bipolar Disorder

Advocacy and Support Groups for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

(800) 826-3632
www.dbsalliance.org
A national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with mood disorders. ***For family and friends: click on Recovery Steps and in that article you will find a section called “The Five Stages of Recovery.” There are specific suggestions for family and friends in each stage of recovery.

Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation

(847) 256-8525
www.bpkids.org
A parent-led, not-for-profit organization that supports and advocates on behalf of families raising children diagnosed with or at risk for early-onset bipolar disorder.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

(800) 950-NAMI
www.nami.org
A national nonprofit advocacy group to help people with mental illness; their website includes information specific to bipolar disorder and information on state and local affiliates.

Step Up for BP Kids

(866) 992-KIDS
www.stepup4bpkids.org
A nonprofit foundation benefiting children and adolescents with early-onset bipolar disorder.

Additional Online Resources for Bipolar Disorder

Yahoo Health Depression Center

National Institute of Mental Health Booklet on Bipolar Disorder
 **** I highly recommend this site. ****

McMan’s Depression and Bipolar Web

Bipolar Significant Others
**** Great for family and friends. ****

Mayo Clinic Mental Health Center Information on Bipolar Disorder

Guide to Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar World
**** This site has a range of chat rooms. ****

Children and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation

Robert D. Sutherland Center for the Evaluation and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder - CU Boulder
phone: 303.492.5680